A Brief Introduction:
Established in the year 1855, Stanford is a private research University located in California. According to Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings, the University ranks 3rd in the world , whereas according to Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU ) it ranks 2nd in the world. It is also affiliated to 59 Nobel Laureates and two Field Medalists. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Campus
Spread across 8180 acres, is it located in San Francisco Peninsula. This is in California’s Bay area which is known to be Americas most intellectually advanced and dynamic areas in the world. Stanford offers an opportunity to meet and interact with the world’s most accomplished and creative students, creating an environment of study and development.
The University consists of the following schools:
- Humanities & Sciences
- Engineering
- Business
- Law
- Medicine
- Education
- Earth Sciences
Student’s Facilities:
Stanford boasts of various clubs and societies for students. It has varsity sports, 19 club sports and 37 intramural sports. There are around 60 associations a student can be part of. A newspaper known as Stanford Daily is also published, and a student-run radio station KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM features news, activities, sports and music.
Accommodation:
- Stanford provides various residence hostels and lodges for its students. Some of them are :
- Escondido Village
- Rains houses
- Munger Graduate Residences
- Schwab Residential Center
- Lyman Graduate Residences
Cost of living
Living Costs | Per Quarter | Autumn, Winter, Spring | Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer |
Rent | $4,110 | $12,330 | $16440 |
Food | $1,940 | $5,820 | $7,760 |
Personal | $1,290 | $3,870 | $5,160 |
Local Transportation | $410 | $1,230 | $1,640 |
Books/ Supplies | $510 | $1,530 | $2,040 |
Campus Health Services Fee | $203 | $609 | $812 |
Medical Insurance | $1,656 | $4,968 | $4,968 |
Total living allowance | $10,119 | $30,357 | $38,820 |
International Student Fees
The fee for international students varies from that of domestic students. Below are the details of an estimate for international students.
Annual tuition fees 2015/16:
Undergraduate | Domestic & International Students |
All UG Programs | US$45,729 ($15,243 per quarter) |
Summer tuition fees (optional): | US$8,525 |
Post Graduate | Domestic & International Students |
Engineering: | US$48,720 ($16,240 per quarter) |
Most other PG programs: | US$45,729 ($15,243 per quarter) |
Summer tuition fees (optional): | US$10,307 |
Scholarships
Various scholarships are offered by the University to provide financial aid to its students. Two basic kinds of scholarships are offered at Stanford:
- University Scholarships
- Outside Scholarships
Noted Alumni
Sr.no. | NAME | NOTABILITY |
1. | Gene D. Block | 8th Chancellor of University of California, Los Angeles |
2. | Derek Bok | 25th President of Harvard University |
3. | John C. Bravman | 17th President of Bucknell University |
4. | William R. Brody | 13th President of Johns Hopkins University |
5. | Daniel Harrison | Chairman of the Department of Music, Yale University |
6. | Norman Abramson | 2007 Alexander Graham Bell prize winner, |
7. | David Boggs | co-inventor of Ethernet |
8. | Richard P. Gabriel | computer scientist |
9. | Larry Page | developer of Google search engine, Marconi Prize winner |
10. | Charles Lieber | Nano scientist |
Advising & Counseling
Counselors (only) answer direct questions and concerns to counselorinfo@stanford.edu or the Office of Undergraduate Admission, Montag Hall, 355 Galvez Street, Stanford, CA 94305-6106. (650) 723-2091.
Contact Address
Stanford University
450 Serra Mall
Stanford, CA 94305–2004
Note: University departments / offices have unique mailing addresses. Please consult the campus directory or departmental websites.
